Are there data localization/data residency or other types of laws that may require the retention and storage of data in the local jurisdiction, or prohibit the transfer of data out of the jurisdiction?
Last review date: January 24, 2025
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Does law or regulation impose mandatory requirements to share or make accessible non-personal data?
Last review date: January 24, 2025
☒ Obligation for public sector organizations to share or make accessible non-personal data
☒ Obligation for private organizations to share or make accessible non-personal financial data
☒ Obligation for private organizations to share or make accessible other non-personal data
If so, please provide brief details of the relevant law or regulation.
- The Freedom of Information Law, 1998 in Israel grants individuals the right to access information held by public authorities, fostering transparency and accountability in government operations. It applies to non-personal data such as policies, statistics, and budgets, while protecting sensitive information related to national security, privacy, or other defined exceptions. Public authorities are required to provide requested information unless exempted by law and are encouraged to proactively publish data to promote public awareness and trust.
- Israel's Open Data Policy promotes transparency, innovation, and public engagement by encouraging government agencies to publish non-personal data in accessible, machine-readable formats. Managed through platforms like the Israeli Open Data Portal, it provides datasets on diverse topics such as transportation, health, and the environment. By making this data freely available, the policy aims to foster research, improve public services, and support economic and technological development, while ensuring adherence to privacy and security standards.
- The Statistics Ordinance, 1972 governs the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistical data in Israel, primarily through the Central Bureau of Statistics. It empowers the CBS to gather information from individuals, businesses, and institutions to produce reliable national statistics essential for policy-making, research, and public use. The ordinance ensures the confidentiality of personal data while enabling the publication of aggregated, non-personal statistics to promote transparency and informed decision-making across various sectors.
- Certain regulators in Israel, such as the Consumer Protection Authority, the Privacy Protection Authority, and the Competition Authority, have the authority to mandate businesses or organizations to share non-personal data when necessary to ensure compliance with the laws under their jurisdiction.